Speeding Excuses That Work: The Cleverest Copouts and Ticket Victories Ever [Paperback]

Alex Carroll (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002 | ISBN-10: 0963464132 | ISBN-13: 978-0963464132

The cleverest copouts & ticket victories EVER

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: AceCo Publishers (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963464132
• ISBN-13: 978-0963464132
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,196,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars CUTE BUT THATS ABOUT IT, April 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Speeding Excuses That Work: The Cleverest Copouts and Ticket Victories Ever (Paperback)

This is a cute book full of little tidbits of information that really do nothing more than amuse yourself. Most of the excuses in the book will never work for anybody. There are some tips and a few excuses that the author makes reference to that may help you but overall, I was disappointed with the book. The cartoons are funny and cute. It was well put together also. Sorry I could not be very helpful with a recommendation but its not worth it.
Thanks.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Beat a Speeding Ticket, May 4, 2009

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A. D. Cox (northern PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speeding Excuses That Work: The Cleverest Copouts and Ticket Victories Ever (Paperback)

A police officer attempts to stop a car for speeding and the guy gradually increases his speed until he's topping 100mph. He eventually realizes he can't escape and finally pulls over. The cop approaches the car and says, "It's been a long day, and it's near the end of my shift. If you can just give me a good excuse for your behavior, I'll let you go." The man thinks for a few seconds and then says, "My wife ran away with a cop about a week ago. I though you might be that officer trying to give her back!"

Wouldn't you like have an available excuse for the next time you are pulled over? Then you're going to want to pick up a copy of Speeding Excuses That Work by Alex Carroll, published by Gray Area Press. This book contains true stories from drivers who outfoxed the cops and escaped moving violations. Now their secrets can work for you, too. Before I get to the good stuff, let me post a little note to the boys in blue.

Memo to All Cops

This book is full of lies. Excuses people used to get out of a speeding ticket. Is it right? Well, is a speeding trap right? I feel a speeding trap is inherently dishonest. I appeal to you to be officers of traffic safety and not officers of traffic revenue. Pursue the reckless drivers, the impaired drivers, the drivers talking on their cell phones. They are the real dangers on the road today. Setting up speed traps just to fill some quota at the expense of some easy-to-catch motorist going with the flow of traffic isn't protecting anyone. For all those good cops out there who really do serve and protect, thanks for all you do.

Who wants to be pulled over? This handy book also includes how to spot a cop before he spots you. For example, watch out on freeways with bushes and trees in the median. There are often little nooks where the staties lie in wait, and cops love to park under bridges/overpasses. Considering a radar detector? The author tells you what to do and what not to do. You don't want to plug it into your cigarette lighter. It's the first place cops look.

OK, so we all know the best way to avoid a speeding ticket is not to speed, but I'm sure I'm not the only who has gotten a ticket on an open stretch of road.. Should you use any of these excuses? Should you really have to face increased premiums for just going with the flow? You decide. If you want to save a fortune in fines and insurance surcharges, then you are going to love the story of the man who turned his garden hose into a ticket terminator. The author also includes a cheat sheet of handy excuses to carry in your car. He also includes gender specific excuses.

Sooner or later, you are bound to be pulled over, if just for a broken taillight. The author gives good advice on what to do and what not to do. Address him as "officer," not "sir." Sir can sound too contrived. Which cop is most likely to issue you a ticket? The higher the rank, the less likely you are to receive a ticket, because senior officers have better things to do than go to traffic court -- like play golf. This book will give you the inside knowledge to determine rank. Sometimes addressing an officer by a higher rank can get you brownie points, but the last thing you want to do is call him a lower rank than he is.

So what happens if your excuse doesn't fly? Try Alex Carroll's other book Beat the Cops, the Guide to Fighting Your Traffic Ticket and Winning. This book can tell you how to dodge a photo radar ticket, how to schedule a trial during an officer's vacation, and how the public records law could guarantee you a win. If you feel you were ticket unfairly, you owe it to yourself and to democracy. Don't be afraid to read these books. Don't be afraid to exercise your rights...

What came first? The speed trap, or the excuse? Email me at [e-mail]. Miss a pass column? Speed over to http://frommyshelf.blogspot.com and catch up on past violations. Hobo's going Gonzo. Vote for Hobo in the upcoming election for Tioga County sheriff. Vote early and vote often. "Hobo For Sheriff--Guns, Guts, and Gonzo"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing and informative, March 19, 2009

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J. Reeder (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speeding Excuses That Work: The Cleverest Copouts and Ticket Victories Ever (Paperback)

I got this book as a gift and my husband started leafing through it and laughing. He could't stop sharing excuses - one particularly hilarious one was "I can't wear my seatbelt because I just got my nipples pierced!" But there's also practical information, from what the various stripes/badges etc. on the uniform mean rank wise (and who will most likely issue a ticket) to what to do when you get pulled over, like stop the car and put the keys on the dash. Definitely a great gift item for anyone who drives!